Brilliant modern horror film.

Rating: 9/10 (16 September 2006)

28 Days Later is the first horror film in quite some time to successfully combine the hyper-realistic neo-celluloid capabilities of HD with the blood gushing glory of 70's grindhouse cinema. This is largely due to the always excellent and under-appreciated direction of Danny Boyle, and a cast that successfully balances their performances with the post-apocalyptic nightmare setting and monsters of the film.
Cillian Murphy is very impressive in a lead role that is usually underused in most of the older zombie films in order to put the focus on the carnage. He, along with the supporting cast, add the emotion and character development needed to make the battles for survival that much more important to the audience. And for most part, Boyle delivers the goods on both ends, never letting up on the action in a ravaged English wasteland and delivering the blood in cringe-inducing splendor, all in high resolution.
While the ending feels a bit rushed, I was completely enthralled throughout the entire film, largely because I sincerely cared for the characters and their lives.
Definitely do not miss out on this modern horror masterwork.
9 out of 10.